Duncan Place Community Hub in Leith are recruiting new trustees with a broad range of skills and experience to enhance the charity’s governance, contribute to open discussion and oversee the implementation of strategy. Lived experience is valued as much as professional experience. Key areas for new trustees are community involvement, finance, HR, marketing, legal, social impact, funding, property, and facilities management. Interested? Contact: info@duncanplace.org

All trustees collectively have responsibility for Play Midlothian, with day to day management delegated to staff. The legal responsibilities for each trustee, under the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act (2005), are to: · Act in the interest of the charity: Trustees should put the interests of their charity before their own interests or those of any other person or organisation. · Operate in a manner consistent with the charity’s purposes · Act with due care and diligence · Ensure that the charity complies with the provisions of the 2005 Act and other relevant legislation. Play Midlothian has identified the key responsibilities of its trustees as: · To contribute to setting the vision and overall strategic direction for the organisation · To ensure good financial planning, agreeing the income generation strategy and budgets · To ensure that income and expenditure levels are regularly compared to agreed budgets and that variances are identified and explained · To manage, safeguard and protect the assets and resources of Play Midlothian and ensure that they are used only for the purposes set out in Play Midlothian’s governing document · To oversee the development and delivery of Play Midlothian’s business plan, including monitoring and reviewing progress against agreed activities and outcomes · To promote a culture of evaluation and learning within Play Midlothian and with its stakeholders · To manage and safeguard the reputation of Play Midlothian and oversee the strategy for external and stakeholder relations · To ensure that Play Midlothian adheres to its own values, particularly in relation to service users, volunteers, staff and other stakeholders · To ensure a commitment to equalities throughout the policy and practice of Play Midlothian

Established in 2018, Moray Rape Crisis provides therapeutic support, information and advocacy for children, young people and adults of all genders, aged 11 and over, in the Moray area, who have experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives, including rape, sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse and sexual exploitation. We also work directly with young people in schools and youth settings, and with strategic partners, towards preventing sexual violence. We are seeking motivated Trustees to help govern our growing and developing service in Moray. Working to intersectional feminist values, we are seeking a diverse range of women with a commitment to the work we do across Moray. We are particularly interested in applicants from less represented groups, and those with knowledge and experience of governance, strategy, HR and finance. We would also welcome candidates with a future interest in taking on the role of the Co-Chair. Please note only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. We are committed to a becoming a diverse organization, and particularly welcome applications from women of colour and LGBTI women. Recruitment packs are available to download on our website where you can find further information about being a Trustee at Moray Rape Crisis.

No matter how good our services are, we can't properly support our users/community well if we don't have good leaders in the team. If this sounds like you?... we would love you to consider volunteering with us for a few hours per week. The Vale of Leven Trust were established to develop the community of the Vale of Leven. This is an exciting volunteer role for you to bring your experience, knowledge, and skills to the Management Committee that oversees The Vale of Leven Trust. As a small charity we are serving the local community with creativity and innovation, however we do need assistance from others to ensure we are reflecting on the needs, wants and aspirations of our community. We are looking for individuals who are interested in making a difference to both the local area and the lives of those who live in the area and the wider environ. Ideally you will be representative of the Vale of Leven or West Dunbartonshire. We are looking to expand our skill set and knowledge and in particular, we are looking for people with experience of: Financial Management Marketing & Branding Social Media Employment / Human Resources / People Management

About the Role CADWA is looking for up to 4 committed women with a strong background in one or more of the following areas to join the Board as Trustees guiding the strategic direction of the organisation. Finance, Fundraising, Lived experience of domestic abuse or service user experience with Women’s Aid or similar organisations Being a charity trustee Local knowledge and connections as a resident in the area CADWA serves. We would also welcome applications from young women and from women who may not have Board experience but who are passionate about creating a better future for those who have been affected by domestic abuse. You do not need to be an expert on domestic abuse or other forms of violence against women, but you will need to prove that you are interested in our work, be reliable, action focussed and committed to our principles and values. Board meetings currently take place 6 weekly during the day at our office in Cumbernauld. Where this is not possible Board members can attend by video link. The positions are voluntary but we will provide you with training and support and pay your expenses. Cumbernauld and District Women’s Aid is committed to promoting equality and diversity and positively welcomes applications from women from all sections of the community. Under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 only women need apply Application notes If you are interested in becoming one of our Trustees and would like an informal chat or more information about the role please contact Anne Murray, Chair, amurray@cadwa.co.uk or Ann Landels, Consultant, alandels@cadwa.co.uk More information on the role and responsibilities of Trustees is available from the SCVO website To apply please send a current CV and a short supporting statement, one side A4, outlining why you would like to become a Trustee of CADWA, what you would bring to the Board and how you think you could help us meet our charitable aims. You should email this to alandels@cadwa.co.uk by 5 p.m. on Sunday 28th April 2024. Interviews will be held in Cumbernauld in mid May.

1st Dufftown Scouts is in the process of registering as a SCIO. Leaders of Scout groups are not allowed to become Trustees so the group is looking for parents or members of the community to become Trustees of the new SCIO. The leaders handle the day to day running of the organisation and will carry on doing so. The Trustees will provide support and accountability as the organisation seeks grant funding to expand its activities.

We are an organisation which aims to facilitate health improvement for the communities in the West of Edinburgh which include Broomhouse, Sighthill & Parkhead. Using an inclusive approach, we promote healthy lifestyles and provide a variety of social health activities. We are looking for volunteers to join our Board who represent our local communities of Broomhouse, Sighthill and Parkhead.

We are seeking Trustees to join our charity Temple Old Kirk Friends. The charity is committed to bringing the beautiful Temple Old Kirk and kirkyard alive by raising money for conservation and involving local people and others interested in history, the environment and genealogy. Becoming an Old Kirk Friends Trustee means sharing your time and helping run the charity, joining in the fund-raising and taking part in workshops and events. It means being part of a dedicated group of Trustees and volunteers. In return know you are making a difference to our heritage and developing and abiding fascination with the richness found on the site of an Old Kirk.

The Scottish Fisheries Museum is seeking a new Chair and Trustees to shape and guide the organisation’s future direction. They are looking for people who are committed to using their expertise and networks in support of their charitable objectives and goals. The Board is responsible for leadership, direction, and oversight to a small team of nineteen, mostly part time, paid staff, plus significant volunteer support, which is vitally important to the museum. Located in Anstruther, the Scottish Fisheries Museum was founded in 1969 to collect, record and interpret the history of the fishing industry in Scotland. The charity holds over 65,000 artefacts, including historic fishing vessels and two operational vessels, recognised as a collection of national significance. The museum has come through the difficult post Covid period, but there are undoubtedly ongoing challenges. They are looking to develop their resilience, combining their local context and national significance.

Asylum and Refugee Care (AARC) was founded in October 2022 and formally registered as a SCIO – Scottish Charity in April 2023. AARC predominantly supports people seeking asylum who are living in the North-East who have No Recourse to Public Funds. We ensure that for this group basic needs are met when people first arrive; this includes clothing, digital needs and welcome packs which give individuals some basic essentials to help with their integration. We also share information about local churches and mosques, doing introductions where appropriate as this helps them with their integration. AARC screens for individuals who have been victims of human trafficking and exploitation, doing referrals to specialist services where required and we ensure that these individuals have the appropriate local support to help support them through their traumas. The support we offer is person-centred, on a case-by-case basis. AARC also promotes volunteering opportunities, as this helps individuals to integrate into their new communities, while developing their knowledge of the English language. We continue to support individuals as they receive a decision on their asylum claim and provide any ongoing support as required. AARC is a small charity, run by one of its founders and a small number of volunteers. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Board of Trustees of this relatively new charity. Trustee meetings take place approximately every 2-3 months, as well as the AGM. At trustee meetings, you will be updated on the activities of the charity including its challenges and contribute to the direction of the charity. Training will be provided, giving an overview of what the trustee role involves. We would love Trustees from a diverse range of backgrounds who can use their experiences to contribute to decisions. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions. For more information please contact Jayne Smith at email: jaynesmith@asylumandrefugeecare.co.uk or telephone 07392 856117.